Tue.Jul 04, 2023

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Should-Cost Model – The Ultimate Guide

Procurement Tactics

 Menu Course Library 1. Negotiation Course Learn from industry experts who negotiated billion $ deals 2. Procurement Strategy Take the lead with our proven 5-step procurement strategy 3. Sustainable Procurement Maintain high profitability while moving toward sustainability 4. ChatGPT & AI Use ChatGPT to automate procurement processes Access To All Unlimited access to all courses & templates Platform For Teams Procurement Tactics For Teams Where procurement teams build better skills, fas

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New Zealand Bans Plastic Bags for Fresh Produce in Supermarkets

Supply Chain Brain

New Zealand has become the world's first country to expand its ban on plastic bags to thin bags, which are typically used to hold fruits or vegetables.

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Barkers Gain Gold Status From Consultancy.UK

Barkers Procurement

Barkers are pleased to announce they have been ranked as ‘Gold’ in Consultancy.UK ’s rating of leading consultancy firms in the UK for procurement services. The ranking presents the region’s most trusted, expert and influential consultancy firms in the domain for the year 2023. The capabilities of the consulting firms are based on the view of executives and consultants active in Procurement as well as on assessments of Procurement capabilities, company reputation, analyst benchmarks, industry

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State of Air Freight Today: With Power Dynamics Shifting, Carriers Look for Consistency

Supply Chain Brain

Moving into the summer, freight forwarders sit in an advantageous position to drive pricing down and demand on-time performance.

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7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024

Procurement and supply chain leaders are presented with their fair share of challenges, with a host of tools and strategies to resolve them. That said, what’s the best path forward to leverage this year’s trends? In this recap of a recent GEP-WBR webinar, 7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024, GEP’s Pramod Sethumadhavan explores seven vital leadership trends that will help guide procurement and supply chain decision-makers.

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The Path to SRM: From Value Search to New Value Creation

The Good Spending

Supplier Relationship Management from Day One The good news is that our management knows Supplier Relationship Management (SRM.) Some consultants and public speakers did their job well. The flip side is that they want us to get there immediately. Instead of the long and boring general fitness improvement, we must build an impressive muscle base from day one.

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Balancing Power and Productivity: Forklift Power Tips to Increase Uptime

Supply Chain Brain

The latest supply-chain news, analysis, trends and tools for executives in the supply chain management industry.

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China Curbs Exports of Key Computer Chip Materials

Supply Chain Brain

The announcement comes just days before a high-stakes trip to Beijing by U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen.

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How Digital Procurement Tools Can Eliminate Busy Work

Procurement Software

Digital procurement tools offer buying teams a once-in-a-generation opportunity. Tech can help pivot their activity from being predominantly tactical and administrative, to being a highly strategic and valued business partner. Tech can’t do this on its own of course. But, by eliminating a lot of tactical workload, it can free up valuable resources to concentrate on what moves the needle.

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China Jumps Ahead in the Rush to Secure Lithium From Africa

Supply Chain Brain

The U.S. is also examining options for raw materials supply from Africa, but so far has only a few tentative plans, including preliminary cooperation agreements with the DRC and Zambia.

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Watch: The Role of the Modern 4PL in Executing Logistics

Supply Chain Brain

Eric Rempel, chief innovation officer at Redwood Logistics, says the modern fourth-party logistics provider offers a finely honed logistics platform as a service.

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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization

Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets.